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these look like the actions of somebody who is preparing to try and break away from ukraine under russian protection. is that how it looks to you? > yes, indeed. he was appointed the prime minister only a few days ago and he leads the main pro russian party here. a party whose members have always claimed that they want crimia to be a part of russia. and it could be of course that now he is using this situation to make russia interfere. >> and just briefly, what do ordinary people think? do you think they would supported a move to leave ukraine? >> well, as you know there are many people who are very pro russian and there are a lot of demonstrations going on, pro russian demonstration. and people i talk to told me that they are very happy that there are soldiers, that here they feel protected and that they hope that it could become a part of russia. but that is not what all people here think. many people told me also that they just want more rights but they don't want the region to break away from ukraine. and there, it's also a type of minority here and the head of this minority has appea
these look like the actions of somebody who is preparing to try and break away from ukraine under russian protection. is that how it looks to you? > yes, indeed. he was appointed the prime minister only a few days ago and he leads the main pro russian party here. a party whose members have always claimed that they want crimia to be a part of russia. and it could be of course that now he is using this situation to make russia interfere. >> and just briefly, what do ordinary people...
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crisis in ukraine for the first time. >> russian troops firing warning shots over the heads of ukrainian troops. >> a dangerous situation. >> we condemn the russian federation's act of aggression. >> the white house confronting major challenges. >> prepared to make sure that the rights of all ukrainians are upheld. >> the u.s. ended all military relation with creme zblin merkel told president obama that she wasn't sure putin was in touch with reality. >> he's seeing the western hand behind everything. >> putin doesn't believe that the cold war is over. >> soldiers currentfully crimea, they're not russian soldiers at all. >> putin is, in many ways, i think, delusional about this. >> there is no sign of agreement. >> we stand on the side of history, a sovereignty that is able to make their own decisions about their own lives. >> it's not appropriate to invade a country and at the end of the gun pick what you are trying to achieve. >> stand-off continues and the stakes remain high. as deadlocked between russian and ukrainian forces continued, new reports hours ago show that russia test fire
crisis in ukraine for the first time. >> russian troops firing warning shots over the heads of ukrainian troops. >> a dangerous situation. >> we condemn the russian federation's act of aggression. >> the white house confronting major challenges. >> prepared to make sure that the rights of all ukrainians are upheld. >> the u.s. ended all military relation with creme zblin merkel told president obama that she wasn't sure putin was in touch with reality....
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that's what ukraine says. russian is threatening tomorrow morning. president obama taking a long, hard look at what to do. can anything stop putin? >> plus, shocking the testimony in the trial of oscar pistorius. a witness describes blood-curdling screams on the night pistorius shot and murdered his girlfriend. >>> and what happens when a meets a crocodile? it's not pretty. let's go "outfront." >> and good evening, everyone. i'm erin burnett. "outfront" tonight, i want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. we begin with the breaking news the world is following tonight. president obama meeting with his top aides at the white house at this moment about the crisis in ukraine. this comes after rising tensions and russian's threat of what is a, quote, military storm. ukraine tonight accused in russia of an ultimatum. either surrender the crimean peninsula or face attack. and these conflicting reports are just part of a day of fast-moving developments in the southern region of ukraine, the peninsula of crimea. senior american of
that's what ukraine says. russian is threatening tomorrow morning. president obama taking a long, hard look at what to do. can anything stop putin? >> plus, shocking the testimony in the trial of oscar pistorius. a witness describes blood-curdling screams on the night pistorius shot and murdered his girlfriend. >>> and what happens when a meets a crocodile? it's not pretty. let's go "outfront." >> and good evening, everyone. i'm erin burnett. "outfront"...
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in ukraine and russian agreement of 1997. we reiterated the obligation of all member states to refrain in international relations from threats or the use of force against territorial integrity, political independence of any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the u.n. >> [inaudible] was there anyone that did not recognize the actual government of ukraine? >> individual member states who have various opinions will express these opinions. i will not speak on behalf of individual member states. . >> will this require security council action or otherwise? >> we just heard a proposal. it has been put on the table. >> the ukrainian ambassador talked about whether the russian military airplanes across the borders, did they carry troops? what options is the security council considering to ease the unrest in the region? >> the ukrainian ambassador gave specific details. i would assume it's better him who should speak about the situation in his own country than myself. ,ith regards to the situation if need be i would assume the ne
in ukraine and russian agreement of 1997. we reiterated the obligation of all member states to refrain in international relations from threats or the use of force against territorial integrity, political independence of any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the u.n. >> [inaudible] was there anyone that did not recognize the actual government of ukraine? >> individual member states who have various opinions will express these opinions. i will not speak on behalf of individual...
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secretary of state kerry will meet with his russian counterpart. kerry will try to convince russian president putin as well russian soldiers walking the streets of the crimean peninsula with guns at ready, that's way too far. >> he has a strategic interest in the crimea, and he's take than calculation, realized that he can get away with this. >> top officials say, european union has agreed to give ukraine a staggering $15 billion in loans and grants to help. that's in addition to $1 billion the united states promised. the obama administration considering slapping russia with economic sanctions as soon as this week. >>> happening today, prime minister netanyahu will be in sill lon value to meet with high-tech leaders and governor brown. today is the first visit since netanyahu was in california in 2006. he has meetings scheduled with leader at linked did in, apple, and whatapp, a ukrainian immigrant who sold his app to facebook for $19 billion last month. later, they will sign an agreement promoting trade and economic development. a live report from
secretary of state kerry will meet with his russian counterpart. kerry will try to convince russian president putin as well russian soldiers walking the streets of the crimean peninsula with guns at ready, that's way too far. >> he has a strategic interest in the crimea, and he's take than calculation, realized that he can get away with this. >> top officials say, european union has agreed to give ukraine a staggering $15 billion in loans and grants to help. that's in addition to $1...
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is russia willing to have international observers in ukraine instead of russian troops? >> well, we'll see. you know, today there was some trouble. the international observers had some trouble getting in. they're going to try again tomorrow as i understand it. and the clearest sign that the russians consent that they want minority rights to be protected is to allow these observers in. so now it's a question of their rhetoric matching with their actions. it's not matching. and what they'll do in the next 24 hours. >> as you know, a u.n. envoy in crimea was accosted today by armed men. he's expected to take a flight out of the area late they are evening. that doesn't sound like deescalation to me. >> my understanding is there have been plans, and the u.n. is the appropriate place for this, to return and continue to play a role. this conflict on the ground is not ending in the next 24 hours. we're all working together with a fierce urgency in the international community to take steps and the u.n. remains an important part of that process. >> jen psaki, thank you. >> thank y
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who have very anti russian sentiments and who present danger to the russian speaking population in ukraine russia says if the russian speaking population in ukraine is in danger it will take measures to protect them under international law earlier the russian parliament suggested that the russian president recall the embassador to the u.s. consul patience we don't know whether or not the russian president will actually do that but russian lawmakers say this proposal was in reaction to president obama say russia would pay if it intervened in ukraine you know if he's going to to kind reporting we will continue to bring you the very latest updates on the ukrainian crisis or later this hour throughout the day here on artsy international for the meantime on the program after the break a german communities battle to keep the ground beneath their feet on t.v. the villagers digging deep to save their way of life in the face of the government's resurgent craving for cold. well. science technology innovation all the latest developments from around russia we've got the future covered. they look like
who have very anti russian sentiments and who present danger to the russian speaking population in ukraine russia says if the russian speaking population in ukraine is in danger it will take measures to protect them under international law earlier the russian parliament suggested that the russian president recall the embassador to the u.s. consul patience we don't know whether or not the russian president will actually do that but russian lawmakers say this proposal was in reaction to president...
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and he talked about the fact that there are a great many people of ethnic russian origin in ukraine. and he said they felt threatened. their lives were at risk. and therefore it was russia's duty to protect them. and this is why russia had intervenes. and, you know, he also suggested that obviously the russian fleet and the black sea stays in crimea. in terms of geopolitics, no, he wanted to steer clear of that. >> imogene fuchs, thank you for that. >> he will ask to refrain from any rhetoric that would further escalate the situation and saying the situation is of the utmost importance to restore calm through dialogue, which is what everyone of course is saying inevitably. well, what are the effects of all of this on on the markets? the ruble has hit an all time low. >> the world is watching these events very, very closely. we always use the expression it's well used, the market hates uncertainty. geopolitical uncertainty spooking the markets. asian markets were lower overnight off the back of the moods over the weekend in the crimea region. down nearly 2%. european markets are tradi
and he talked about the fact that there are a great many people of ethnic russian origin in ukraine. and he said they felt threatened. their lives were at risk. and therefore it was russia's duty to protect them. and this is why russia had intervenes. and, you know, he also suggested that obviously the russian fleet and the black sea stays in crimea. in terms of geopolitics, no, he wanted to steer clear of that. >> imogene fuchs, thank you for that. >> he will ask to refrain from...
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that should be done with ethnic russians in ukraine. that's the right approach, not going down the road of vladimir putin's military exercise so far, anderson zm. >> jim, thanks very much. i want to bring in matthew chance who spent six years reporting from moscow. spent a lot of time here in ukraine and also ben wedeman is joining us in crimea. bed, let me start off with you, what is the situation you have been witnesses over the last 12-24 hours on the ground? >> certainly what we're seeing is that the russians are very much in control of all major areas in crimea, we were today at a court in the eastern part of the country where we saw a contingent of about 100 of these so called men in green. we spoke to their commander and he did have a hat with an insig new ya with the russian black fleet. he said his name was alexander, they've been here since the first of march, we saw that locals were am coulding to offer them food, support, shelter and even showers. so we're seeing that the russians are deploying in areas where the local popul
that should be done with ethnic russians in ukraine. that's the right approach, not going down the road of vladimir putin's military exercise so far, anderson zm. >> jim, thanks very much. i want to bring in matthew chance who spent six years reporting from moscow. spent a lot of time here in ukraine and also ben wedeman is joining us in crimea. bed, let me start off with you, what is the situation you have been witnesses over the last 12-24 hours on the ground? >> certainly what...
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because of the extraordinary situation ukraine which represents a threat to the lives of russian citizens our compatriots and the contingent of russian armed forces located in the autonomous republic of crimea according to an international treaty stated in the constitution of the russian federation i asked the upper house of parliament for permission to use armed forces new crane until the situation there is stabilized. has been following moscow's reaction to events in crimea and the decisions in the russian parliament been made with the lightning speed at least what it seems like however it doesn't mean that we should jump the gun literally and figuratively speaking because the final decision rests with the president president putin who has to say yes or no whether to deploy troops on the ground in ukraine and he hasn't done so yet that point has been emphasized by his spokesman. but he does have the permission to do it just in case the reason for perhaps a need for this permission from the federal council is the fact that russia is precious officials including of course the president an
because of the extraordinary situation ukraine which represents a threat to the lives of russian citizens our compatriots and the contingent of russian armed forces located in the autonomous republic of crimea according to an international treaty stated in the constitution of the russian federation i asked the upper house of parliament for permission to use armed forces new crane until the situation there is stabilized. has been following moscow's reaction to events in crimea and the decisions...
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. ♪ but first let's go to ukraine and the growing signs there that the semi autonomus ukraine says russian military forces blocked the airport in crimea. armed men have taken control of the international airport in the capitol and they are wearing unmarked uniforms, no insinnias and the airport is functioning normally and it's in the hands of armed men and took control of the building on thursday and they are standing their ground. in kiev, ukraine temporary parliament asked the council to call a session and is summoning security chiefs over the crisis. as for the president, viktor yanukovych he says he is still president and in charge but speculation is increasing about his whereabouts and has been for days and looks like he is in the southern russian city near the border of ukraine and he says he will hold a news conference there in the next few hours. and our correspondence are covering all angles of the story and we are in crimea's capitol and in kiev where they are scrambling to try to contain the crisis and in russia where yanukovych is due to speak and first let's cross to the civil
. ♪ but first let's go to ukraine and the growing signs there that the semi autonomus ukraine says russian military forces blocked the airport in crimea. armed men have taken control of the international airport in the capitol and they are wearing unmarked uniforms, no insinnias and the airport is functioning normally and it's in the hands of armed men and took control of the building on thursday and they are standing their ground. in kiev, ukraine temporary parliament asked the council to...
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pro russian military forces took an area in the southern ukraine in the crimea. no shots were fired. that area very important to both countries. for russia it's home to the black sea navy fleet. unmarked pro russian troops surrounded three bases yesterday demanding ukrainian soldiers lay down their weapons. ukraine's acting prime minister calling it an act of war and calling up the country's reserves. all men under the age of 40 to prepare for combat. so far, russian president vladmir putin is defiant in the face of growing calls from around the world to respect ukraine's sovereignty, including calls from president obama who said vladmir putin is violating international law. eric is live at the united nations in new york, a busy weekend at the u.n. eric? >> that it is. russia and the ukraine on the brink. an emergency united nations security council meeting has been called for just over three hours from now. the russians have called that to try to deal with this conflict. this as the ukrainian ambassador to the united nations tells us that there is the threat of
pro russian military forces took an area in the southern ukraine in the crimea. no shots were fired. that area very important to both countries. for russia it's home to the black sea navy fleet. unmarked pro russian troops surrounded three bases yesterday demanding ukrainian soldiers lay down their weapons. ukraine's acting prime minister calling it an act of war and calling up the country's reserves. all men under the age of 40 to prepare for combat. so far, russian president vladmir putin is...
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but the russians are arguing he's still the president of ukraine. he wants help from russia, the ethnic russians in crimea want help and that's why the russians are justified in doing what they're doing. that is the russian argument that putin will make. >> reporter: probably. and probably those self-appointed officials now in the crimea region are making the same argument, as we know they are making that argument. the only problem with that is that it lies outside the bounds of international law and it does not seem to be any major reason for that to happen. there have not been mass killings of people in crimea like there were in kiev which presip tated the fleeing of coe vich and the arrest warrant that's being put out for him now. the fact that he's on the lam, yes, he's saying he's still the president, but they have an interim government in kiev, it's supported by the west, you have conversations between vice president bidening and the interim prime minister, yatsenyuk yatsenyou have a date new elections, again, crimea has a certain amount of au
but the russians are arguing he's still the president of ukraine. he wants help from russia, the ethnic russians in crimea want help and that's why the russians are justified in doing what they're doing. that is the russian argument that putin will make. >> reporter: probably. and probably those self-appointed officials now in the crimea region are making the same argument, as we know they are making that argument. the only problem with that is that it lies outside the bounds of...
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about russian empire russian having the ukraine but it has been about fanning sectarian tensions in order to addicks the ukraine into the european union and the greater transatlantic community and what we've seen with this attempt. as was cynically displayed in the new and victoria nuland who is acting like a us proconsul dictating. who the next government of the ukraine will be is this is clearly a case of one regime change attempt to many a putin has drawn a red line and said that enough is enough ok alexander this is interesting a red line but i think this time mr mr putin usually really answers to his own questions here and he says this is a red line do you think the western powers are going to take it seriously or are they going to miscalculate still again. well i don't know that they have actually many options in this situation military challenge to what the russians are doing is simply out of the question there is no possibility i think of western military intervention in the ukraine mr obama talked about costs the only cost he could come up with was basically ending russia's
about russian empire russian having the ukraine but it has been about fanning sectarian tensions in order to addicks the ukraine into the european union and the greater transatlantic community and what we've seen with this attempt. as was cynically displayed in the new and victoria nuland who is acting like a us proconsul dictating. who the next government of the ukraine will be is this is clearly a case of one regime change attempt to many a putin has drawn a red line and said that enough is...
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we now hear that that session has approved a decision to use russian troops in ukraine. so we will bring you more information on that in the next couple of minutes here on al jazeera. >>> we'll move on for now and tell what you is going on in egypt. general al sisi is expected to run for president. the latest line up was revealed after the previous president resigned on monday. al jazeera continues to demand the release of its staff in egypt. thethey are accused of having ls with a terrorist organization and spreading false al jazeera . al jazeera rejects allegations. >>> and governmenanti-governmend where thousands of people have gathered in the north of the country to sho. >> this is a show of force by the red shirts and the message to the opposition. they made it clear that they support the caretaker prime minister shinawatra, who is under pressure from the opposition to resign. the result is a deepening divide in thailand. it's been several months since opponents took to the streets in bangkok. now the red shirts are mobilizing in their stronghold. >> we want to have
we now hear that that session has approved a decision to use russian troops in ukraine. so we will bring you more information on that in the next couple of minutes here on al jazeera. >>> we'll move on for now and tell what you is going on in egypt. general al sisi is expected to run for president. the latest line up was revealed after the previous president resigned on monday. al jazeera continues to demand the release of its staff in egypt. thethey are accused of having ls with a...
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a few words today from russian president putin seemed to ease world tension overs ukraine, least temporarily, and at least enough for the financial markets to recover. after taking control of ukraine's crimea region, putin said russia has no swengz of fighting the ukrainian people or annexing crimea, but he reserved the right to use force to protect ethnic russians who live in eastern ukraine. in kiev today, the ukrainian captain, secretary of state john kerry honored protesters killed last month. those protesters drove ukraine's pro-moscow president viktor yanukovych from power, and that is what triggered putin's invasion. also today, the russians test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in southern russia. elizabeth palmer reports from crimea that russian forces there fired warning shots at unarmed ukrainian soldiers. >> reporter: it was part military maneuver, part exercise in national pride. , cranian soldiers set out to demand the occupying forces give them back their weapons. instead the russians ordered them to halt. and then fired what may be the first shots since this invasi
a few words today from russian president putin seemed to ease world tension overs ukraine, least temporarily, and at least enough for the financial markets to recover. after taking control of ukraine's crimea region, putin said russia has no swengz of fighting the ukrainian people or annexing crimea, but he reserved the right to use force to protect ethnic russians who live in eastern ukraine. in kiev today, the ukrainian captain, secretary of state john kerry honored protesters killed last...
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i'm very familiar with russian activity. and russians and putin and i used to -- i don't know if you know this. but we used to -- well, he's my ex. >> jimmy: i did not know this at all. >> yeah, yeah. we -- >> jimmy: you dated vladimir putin. >> i dated him for about six to seven months. and i was 16 at the time. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: oh, okay. >> i was 16. and then he -- and we actually met. and then we went on vacation together. and he found out on vacation -- he broke up with me because i was jewish. he said. and i was like, "well, we met on jdate." so -- [ light laughter ] >> jimmy: see, that's interesting. what a crazy story. >> yeah, i have pictures of us on vacation. do you guys have them back stage? can you throw them up? that's him. >> jimmy: i've seen these photos. [ light laughter ] that's a nice vacation. where were you? >> we were at the river. >> jimmy: yes. [ laughter ] yes. the river. a great place to go on vacation. >> and that was in serengeti. >> jimmy: really? look at him there swimming. i've seen these
i'm very familiar with russian activity. and russians and putin and i used to -- i don't know if you know this. but we used to -- well, he's my ex. >> jimmy: i did not know this at all. >> yeah, yeah. we -- >> jimmy: you dated vladimir putin. >> i dated him for about six to seven months. and i was 16 at the time. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: oh, okay. >> i was 16. and then he -- and we actually met. and then we went on vacation together. and he found out on...
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developing news from the ukraine, where russia continues its stranglehold on the ukraine. 16,000 russian troops now surround ukraine's border posts and military bases. ukrainian officials say that two warships are blocked in by four russian navy ships. >> we are examining a whole series of steps, economic and otherwise, that will isolate russia. says thatnt obama russia's actions violate international law and the global markets fell sharply today. for a womanoments in labor on the way at the hospital -- on the way to the hospital. they were leaving their annapolis apartment when they were confronted i've three men with guns. the man took off. the suspects tried to get the woman to let them into an apartment, but she did not have the key. with hercts took off car. after the chase, they were arrested and charged with robbery and assault. there is no word tonight on the woman's condition. the campaign for u.s. senate candidate ed gillespie of virginia is now linked with star power. mitt romney will be heading fundraisers this month in new york, and the tickets will cost, 0 for the reception
developing news from the ukraine, where russia continues its stranglehold on the ukraine. 16,000 russian troops now surround ukraine's border posts and military bases. ukrainian officials say that two warships are blocked in by four russian navy ships. >> we are examining a whole series of steps, economic and otherwise, that will isolate russia. says thatnt obama russia's actions violate international law and the global markets fell sharply today. for a womanoments in labor on the way at...
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general good to have you wit u us. 150,000 russian troops on the border with ukraine. they have the cry me an -- krimmnan ports are filled with russian ships. >> i take my hat off to the ukrainian leadership, they navigated waters that have been stirred up by mr. putin well, resisted anyype of arm react. they are working hard to establish a democratic government, in kiev, they are doing the right thing. they are asking for financial aid from the european union and the united states to get themselves back on their feet, fiscally. but in terms of who putin is doing, it is important to understand that krimea vitally importa to russians. sebastopol is oy warm water port they have, we perhaps don't make as much as of domestically as perhaps russian do this is a very emotional issue, for all of the russian people and putin's reputation is at stake. lou: so is the landover which his pipelines run, carrying natul gas t europe, so is the bread basket that is ukraine russian for russia an stomachs. >> hard to say, so far, he has not put the hammer down. but remember, now,he russ
general good to have you wit u us. 150,000 russian troops on the border with ukraine. they have the cry me an -- krimmnan ports are filled with russian ships. >> i take my hat off to the ukrainian leadership, they navigated waters that have been stirred up by mr. putin well, resisted anyype of arm react. they are working hard to establish a democratic government, in kiev, they are doing the right thing. they are asking for financial aid from the european union and the united states to get...
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an ultimatum in ukraine, russian telling forces in the crimea to surrender. >> this cannot be the way in the 21st century to conduct international affairs. >> the international community trying to respond to russia's occupation. >> oscar pistorius pleading not guilty as he goes on trial for
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you see russian tanks outside of the ukraine bases issue they have been moving into position, forces of russia, moving into position around the facility and bases on the cripplia, as of right now -- crimea, they have surrounded 10 military and naval bases, russia ambassador to united nations, claiming that deposed president yanukovich formallyequested that russian military intervene to protect ethnic russians in crimean peninsula, here is ambassador va tally this afternoon. president has received of russia received following from president yanukovich, i quote, statements of president of ukraine. say that the events in my place, and in kiev, have resulted in fact that i would call on mr. puti is establish peace, law an "law & order", defending people of ukraine. lou: our ambassador. samantha power blasting the rush rob an federation calling their justification for mill ta risin cirmea, a lie. ambassador power did not use the wording invasion or incurring to describe the russian military act in crimea. >> so many assersions made this afternoon are without basis, it is fact that russia
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ukraine on the brink of disaster, the latest on the standoff between russian and ukraine troops and international response at ending the crisis. the first double amputee to compete in the olympics goes on trial for murder, the case of the blade runner is watched so closely in his country. another winter storm shuts down federal offices and causes major pile ups, where the system is headed today and what could be coming on its heels. >> without rapport we don't have intervention. >> reporter: police officers going the extra mile to change the lives of repeat offenders. ♪ good morning and welcome to al jazeera america, i'm stephanie sy. the crisis in ukraine has quickly spiralled into an international standoff, russian troops now control the crimea peninsula in the southern part of the country and ukraine is mobilizing military calling up reserves and asking for volunteers. this morning the foreign minister sergei fedorov says it's about defending rights and john kerry is heading to kiev on tuesday to meet with members of the interim government and british foreign minister william hague is there
ukraine on the brink of disaster, the latest on the standoff between russian and ukraine troops and international response at ending the crisis. the first double amputee to compete in the olympics goes on trial for murder, the case of the blade runner is watched so closely in his country. another winter storm shuts down federal offices and causes major pile ups, where the system is headed today and what could be coming on its heels. >> without rapport we don't have intervention. >>...
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you have the eastern part of the ukraine that speaks russian predominantly and leads towards moscow. there are all kinds of divisions here. what i would say is that yanukovych was awful. on the other hand, he was democratically elected. he was overthrown in the streets. he murdered dozens of his own people -- >> during the protests. >> absolutely. he was corrupt as corrupt could be. we are at a very familiar moment we have experienced over and over again, that excitement. it's that moment -- >> we think history is happening here. >> democratic institutions and the norms will take hold. the illusion of tahrir square. one wonders why the great authoritarians don't realize that a square is a bad thing to have in a city capital. tienenmen square, red square, wenceslaus square. social media calls you to the square and it does not form political institutions and we are in that excitement where the people rush to the mansion and see the golden toilets and the fixtures and all of the documents come spilling out. you see the depths of people's despair and the corruption. it is the journalisti
you have the eastern part of the ukraine that speaks russian predominantly and leads towards moscow. there are all kinds of divisions here. what i would say is that yanukovych was awful. on the other hand, he was democratically elected. he was overthrown in the streets. he murdered dozens of his own people -- >> during the protests. >> absolutely. he was corrupt as corrupt could be. we are at a very familiar moment we have experienced over and over again, that excitement. it's that...
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it began when ukraine's russian leading president yanukovych. a new ukrainian president came in and russia has invaded crimea. russia would contest two of those points i made tnch in a russian city across the border vic cuc thu tran insist -- viktor yanukovych insisted did he not flee. >> jon: right. you didn't flee you just remembered in the middle of the night that you forgot to turn the oven off in russia. [ laughter ] and the second point of contention involves this whole russian military in crimea thing. >> here say quote "such reports are utter rubbish." we've gotten used to claims that we're conducting military operations against our neighbor. >> jon: can't a neighbor throwed an armed surprise party for a small part of ukraine that historically belonged to us without everything thinks? the russian troops are not on the ground in crimea. >> the russian government has not officially recognized the fact that these are russian solders. >> unmarked no insignia on the ground in crimea. >> they wouldn't tell us who they are, what they are workin
it began when ukraine's russian leading president yanukovych. a new ukrainian president came in and russia has invaded crimea. russia would contest two of those points i made tnch in a russian city across the border vic cuc thu tran insist -- viktor yanukovych insisted did he not flee. >> jon: right. you didn't flee you just remembered in the middle of the night that you forgot to turn the oven off in russia. [ laughter ] and the second point of contention involves this whole russian...
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about 65% of the people in eastern ukraine are ethnic russians. that leaves a lot of ethnic ukrainians, particularly in the countryside. if he does that, he's fundamentally dividing this country. it's a bigger step. it will leave him open to more international pressure and sanctions which he probably doesn't want. >> i'm going to find out about this international chorus of opposition and the president's own threats regarding the g-8 meeting. but hang on to all of you, president obama coming out today with some tough language for vladimir putin. steve handelsman joins us with the details. >> reporter: larry, thanks. kind of tough. world markets were concerned today. down at the white house at tonight's special meeting on ukraine, they're concerned of course that vladimir putin could grab more territory, maybe in other nation, that were once part of the soviet union. but so far, there's no obama plan to address that. he says that russia is violating ukraine's sovereignty and international law. >> what cannot be done is for russia with impunity to pu
about 65% of the people in eastern ukraine are ethnic russians. that leaves a lot of ethnic ukrainians, particularly in the countryside. if he does that, he's fundamentally dividing this country. it's a bigger step. it will leave him open to more international pressure and sanctions which he probably doesn't want. >> i'm going to find out about this international chorus of opposition and the president's own threats regarding the g-8 meeting. but hang on to all of you, president obama...
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putin continued to deny that russian troops have invaded ukraine. putin had this to say about what he called the united states meddling in the region. i sometimes have an impression that there's some laboratory in the u.s. where they conduct experiments using these countries as rats, and they do not understand the consequences. president obama said this about vladimir putin today. >> there have been some reports that president putin is pausing for a moment and reflecting on what's happened. i think that we've all seen that from the perspective of the european union, the united states, allies like canada and japan and allies and friends and partners around the world, there is a strong belief that russia's action is violating international law. i know president putin seems to have a different set of lawyers making a different set of interpretations, but i don't think that's fooling anybody. i think everybody recognizes that although russia has legitimate interests in what happens in a neighboring state, that does not give it the right to use force as
putin continued to deny that russian troops have invaded ukraine. putin had this to say about what he called the united states meddling in the region. i sometimes have an impression that there's some laboratory in the u.s. where they conduct experiments using these countries as rats, and they do not understand the consequences. president obama said this about vladimir putin today. >> there have been some reports that president putin is pausing for a moment and reflecting on what's...
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[ in russian accent ] >> jimmy: we will offer protection to miley. right. [ laughter ] but seriously, as i said, the situation in the ukraine continues to deteriorate as vladimir putin ordered the surprise military drill near the ukrainian border. and to show -- >> tariq: man, what is he talking about? man, i know i should have been following this story more closely. there are just too many volatile factors at play. it's almost as hard to keep up with as "true detective." oh, man. "true detective." that's a great show. what are you really up to, russ cole? oh, crap. jimmy's talking to me. >> jimmy: tariq? i said, what's your opinion on the whole situation? >> tariq: i think vladimir putin needs to loosen his iron grip on the countries of the former soviet union. you know, he needs to realize -- >> jimmy: oh, crap. tariq knows way more about the story than i do. i'm kind of out of my league here. now they'll know i only read the first sentence of the article about it on buzzfeed, then flipped over to a recap of "true detective." oh, man, "true detecti
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, or join the russian federation. hillary clinton tried to explain some comments she made tuesday, in which she compared vladimir putin's military intervention in ukraine to adolf hilter's aggression ahead of world war two. >> what i said yesterday is that the claims by president prudent and other russians that they had to go in to crimea and maybe further into the eastern ukraine because they had to be protecting the russian minority, that is reminiscent of claims made back in the 1930's >> mrs. clinton insists she was not making a *direct comparison... but says we can learn from history. taking a look at the *other top stories this morning. three members of a family from northbrook are in federal custody, after being accused of operating a multi-million dollar shoplifting ring out of their home. the feds say branko and lela bogdanov and their daughter julia targeted toy stores, bookstores and coffee shops across the country... then fenced stolen merchandise worth more than 7 million dollars. defense attorneys for al
, or join the russian federation. hillary clinton tried to explain some comments she made tuesday, in which she compared vladimir putin's military intervention in ukraine to adolf hilter's aggression ahead of world war two. >> what i said yesterday is that the claims by president prudent and other russians that they had to go in to crimea and maybe further into the eastern ukraine because they had to be protecting the russian minority, that is reminiscent of claims made back in the 1930's...
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ukraine, sorry crimea does have a majority of russian population. but of course the population of ukraine and 13% of crimea after had a demonstration in support in kiev last wednesday and the seizure of power seems to be in response to that to try and circumvent it. >> reporter: we have an attorney minister meeting held in brussels and heard william hague in kiev saying we have to look at that to see what consequences come out of that. what do you think they are likely to do? >> well, nobody is talking about military response mode, it's up to the americans anyway. diplomatic measures are possible. but that is not for all of the eu because the favorite measure is the g 8 meeting. either we boycott that or meet with the g 7 with that russian. there will be protests and eu is good at strongly-worded objections but the key thing is russia's economic interest particularly in the european union. they already have the north stream to the baltic sea. that benefits certain exemptions under eu energy laws that can be looked at. then the russians are trying to
ukraine, sorry crimea does have a majority of russian population. but of course the population of ukraine and 13% of crimea after had a demonstration in support in kiev last wednesday and the seizure of power seems to be in response to that to try and circumvent it. >> reporter: we have an attorney minister meeting held in brussels and heard william hague in kiev saying we have to look at that to see what consequences come out of that. what do you think they are likely to do? >>...
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putin says he is just protecting ethnic russians in the area following the ouster of ukraine's pro-russian president last week, but ukrainian officials are accusing russia of an actual military invasion and occupation. fox news radio correspondent is joining us now on the phone and she's on the ground in crimea. welcome, jessica. tell us what you -- what's going on right now and the latest about the tensions and what are you hearing from the ukrainian people? >> thanks for having me. i just got in by the skin of my nose. after i landed armed russian-speaking gunmen took over the airport here in crimea. they also took over a strategic military airport here as we were taking the taxi on the way to our hotel. we were also stopped by tanks and armed men. they had machine guns, pistols, riot gear. in our taxi we were stopped and we basically had to roll down the window and speak to the men and i asked if they were russian or ukrainian, there was no response. since then we've gotten word that russia has given the green light as you mentioned for russia to basically officially put troops here in
putin says he is just protecting ethnic russians in the area following the ouster of ukraine's pro-russian president last week, but ukrainian officials are accusing russia of an actual military invasion and occupation. fox news radio correspondent is joining us now on the phone and she's on the ground in crimea. welcome, jessica. tell us what you -- what's going on right now and the latest about the tensions and what are you hearing from the ukrainian people? >> thanks for having me. i...
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the russian government has not ruled out military action in other parts of ukraine. ukrainian and mr. defense has reported russian fighters infringing ukrainian airspace over the black sea. her majesty's government condemned any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine which contravene russia's obligations under the un's charter, the osce act and the partition treaty. that agreement, russia is entitled to station troops and naval personnel and its bases but not to deployed troops outside those bases without the permission of the ukrainian government. moreover, russia's actions are in reach of the what a past memorandum. ukraine givingor up its nuclear weapons, russia joins the united kingdom and the united states and reaffirming their obligations to refrain from the threat or use of force against a territorial integrity very or independents. none of their weapons will ever be used against ukraine except in self-defense or otherwise in accordance with the charter of the united nations. the russian government has argued there is no legitimate g
the russian government has not ruled out military action in other parts of ukraine. ukrainian and mr. defense has reported russian fighters infringing ukrainian airspace over the black sea. her majesty's government condemned any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine which contravene russia's obligations under the un's charter, the osce act and the partition treaty. that agreement, russia is entitled to station troops and naval personnel and its bases but not to...
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. >>> and now to what america is calling a russian invasion of ukraine. russian troops in the crimean peninsula. president obama speaking with russian president vladimir putin, pulling no punches. s it unclear what the white house can do. and we have alex marquardt on the ground. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, dan. the pressure is growing. large groups of pro-russia groups surrounding bases, ordering the forces off to they can occupy them. the international warning to end the invasion is being ignored. this morning, more unidentified pro-russia armed militias in the streets of cry me ya's capital. they have twice asked the base command to surrender. so far they have refused. this is a russian invasion, the u.s. says. it has no doubt they are russian forces and demanded their withdrawal. >> the russian military must stand down. the aspirations of the people must be respected, and have political dialogue. >> reporter: putin told president obama he has a right to protect his interests in ukraine. we have seen it, this column of armored carriers in
. >>> and now to what america is calling a russian invasion of ukraine. russian troops in the crimean peninsula. president obama speaking with russian president vladimir putin, pulling no punches. s it unclear what the white house can do. and we have alex marquardt on the ground. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, dan. the pressure is growing. large groups of pro-russia groups surrounding bases, ordering the forces off to they can occupy them. the international warning to...
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the russians in ukraine were just fine and they would be fine under the new government there. that is, you know, an excuse to go in. and a flimsy one and one europe should say is a flimsy one. finally, some of the verbiage has gotten tougher out of europe and the obama administration, but not that tough, and frankly, this administration has no credibility because it's drawn red lines before in places like syria, said we're going to take actions in places like libya, and it hasn't followed through. >> look at the situation, the critics are saying we're not being strong enough, the obama administration is not being strong enough. my question is do you think this is a lack of foreign policy, a lack of a plan for these types of incidents? they take a wait and see approach, or do you think it's a failure in leadership? >> i think it's just a lack of an overall strategy. i mean, ask what the strategy is, the u.s. strategy on russia or the middle east or anywhere else, and anyone would be hard pressed to say. and it's not that hard. we're often presented with this false choice betwee
the russians in ukraine were just fine and they would be fine under the new government there. that is, you know, an excuse to go in. and a flimsy one and one europe should say is a flimsy one. finally, some of the verbiage has gotten tougher out of europe and the obama administration, but not that tough, and frankly, this administration has no credibility because it's drawn red lines before in places like syria, said we're going to take actions in places like libya, and it hasn't followed...
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speaking and russian supporting part of ukraine and ukraine will be divided. this is clearly not working the way the u.s. and allies had hoped but they are having meetings tonight in paris and tomorrow in paris and in rome. you will see sergei lavrov but doesn't seem they are backing down. >> it does seem, the ukrainian government and military, russian military out of uniform but there, are trying not to shoot at each other to be blunt. >> i think that's true. i think there were some shots fired today apparently and there are ship movements and worrying facts on the ground. so far it has not been a violent confrontation. kerry was praising ukrainian leaders for showing restraint because the provocation politically and russia could move farther into the rest of the ukraine. so he is urging them to pull themselves together into an interim government that doesn't give putin any pretext that he can point to to try to take control of an entire country. >> let's talk about the president, our president. president obama seems to be allowing the russians do have an int
speaking and russian supporting part of ukraine and ukraine will be divided. this is clearly not working the way the u.s. and allies had hoped but they are having meetings tonight in paris and tomorrow in paris and in rome. you will see sergei lavrov but doesn't seem they are backing down. >> it does seem, the ukrainian government and military, russian military out of uniform but there, are trying not to shoot at each other to be blunt. >> i think that's true. i think there were...
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to weaken russia and weaken the economy and the russian part of the economy of ukraine kept in its current state when and dow thank you very much indeed. thank you. senators may be preparing to give ukraine a financial lifeline but perhaps a little diligence is required to stay here exactly gets the money radical hardliners among the four ball position are seeking more control of ukraine's new administration with some of them attending a local polman session while to the t's get more on that side of the story as are teed off. stay with us the international for northern ukraine's ousted president to make to get a coach on the statement has released in the past hour more details and a couple of. the transit routes of a new people report your best way to the heart of moscow. right to see. the first strike. and i would think that your. own army would. be in the. back to this hour's breaking news story ukraine's ousted president in the says he's still the country's legitimate leader in statements released in the past hour and has also asked russia for protection from extremists and his now want
to weaken russia and weaken the economy and the russian part of the economy of ukraine kept in its current state when and dow thank you very much indeed. thank you. senators may be preparing to give ukraine a financial lifeline but perhaps a little diligence is required to stay here exactly gets the money radical hardliners among the four ball position are seeking more control of ukraine's new administration with some of them attending a local polman session while to the t's get more on that...
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president obama also calling out russian president vladimir puttip over a strategy in ukraine. as lease a stark reports from washington, the white housesponding to the crisis in ukraine on several fronts. >> reporter: president obama continues to put on the pressure in his bid to isolate russia over what he calls its aggression in crimea. even as he s economic sanctions action he is homing another option gains some traction. >> we are calling for a deescalation of the situation and international monitors that can go into the country right away >> reporter: this is what the president is calling the off-ramp solution, a way out of the crisis for russian president putin who says he reserves the right to use his forces in crimea. >> translator: if we make this decision that would be solely to protect ukrainian citizens. >> what the so-called off-ramp does according to president obama, allowing international observers to take the place of russian forces and protect the rights of the russian-speaking population in crimea. the white house envisions three scenarios, a dangerous escalat
president obama also calling out russian president vladimir puttip over a strategy in ukraine. as lease a stark reports from washington, the white housesponding to the crisis in ukraine on several fronts. >> reporter: president obama continues to put on the pressure in his bid to isolate russia over what he calls its aggression in crimea. even as he s economic sanctions action he is homing another option gains some traction. >> we are calling for a deescalation of the situation and...
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russian forces now have complete control of the peninsula in the ukraine. there is a silent stand off in crimea. coming up. we'll talk to our correspondent end as it was happening. >>> long before gary played his character in forest gump, he was a strong supporter of the military. >> my dad served in the navy. my two juuncles were in world w ii. >> how many veterans do we have here? >> he formed the lieutenant dan band. he has entertained troops around the world. the actor says his call to action became very clear after 9/11. it was troubling to think that our men and women would come home to a nation that didn't appreciate them. he started a charity that builds customized homes for the severely wounded. >> i have met hundreds of wounded vets that inspire me every day. >>> this hour we are fast fording to the week ahead. >> german chancellor said she spoke to lvladimir putin. >> russian forces have complete operational control.
russian forces now have complete control of the peninsula in the ukraine. there is a silent stand off in crimea. coming up. we'll talk to our correspondent end as it was happening. >>> long before gary played his character in forest gump, he was a strong supporter of the military. >> my dad served in the navy. my two juuncles were in world w ii. >> how many veterans do we have here? >> he formed the lieutenant dan band. he has entertained troops around the world. the...
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the united states believes that russian troops have entered ukraine. ukrainian officials are accusing russia of an armed invasion after hundreds of troops tried to take control of two airports in crimea. several builds have been seized and they are patrolling the streets. we have new video to show you. these are russian helicopters flying over crimea, which is the peninsula below the ukraine. this picture was posted on youtube. the president, just a short time ago, addressed the nation in an unexpected statement from the white house briefing room. he said the united states is, quote, deeply concerned by reports of russia's military movements. >> and just days after the world came to russia for the olympic games that would invite the condemnation of nations around the world. and, indeed, the united states will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for any military intervention in ukraine. >> all right. i want to get straight to the chief national security correspondent for us here at cnn, jim sciutto. jim, what are
the united states believes that russian troops have entered ukraine. ukrainian officials are accusing russia of an armed invasion after hundreds of troops tried to take control of two airports in crimea. several builds have been seized and they are patrolling the streets. we have new video to show you. these are russian helicopters flying over crimea, which is the peninsula below the ukraine. this picture was posted on youtube. the president, just a short time ago, addressed the nation in an...
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by the next day, ukraine's new government had this message for the russian president. >> this is not the threat, this is actually the declaration of war to my country. >> on sunday morning, secretary of state john kerry was on the talk show circuit warning putin he had gone too far. >> this is an act of aggression that is completely trumped up in terms of its pretext. the president is currently considering all options. they're all on the table. >> republicans, meanwhile, wasted no time in using the crisis to take pot shots at the president. >> we have a weakened, indecisive president. president obama needs had to something. >> the international community struggled over how to respond. >> they have been meeting at the brussels headquarters but with no credible military response available, there were just warnings. >> angela merkel spoke to putin sunday and told president obama she was unsure if the russian president was in touch with reality. germany, the u.s. and the other g-7 nations issued a scathing statement that night, stating that russia was committing a clear violation of the
by the next day, ukraine's new government had this message for the russian president. >> this is not the threat, this is actually the declaration of war to my country. >> on sunday morning, secretary of state john kerry was on the talk show circuit warning putin he had gone too far. >> this is an act of aggression that is completely trumped up in terms of its pretext. the president is currently considering all options. they're all on the table. >> republicans, meanwhile,...
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russian ambassador could not explain the exact reason why they send the troops to ukraine. the pretext, he explain he expl absolutely shocking. because is to protect russian speaking population. couldn't imagine russians could protect any russian-speaking around the world, including here at united nations. in united states, in brooklyn. so it means that the explaining from russia's side absolutely unacceptable pretext which is not foreseen by the international laws. so that's why today the prime minister said what he said and yesterday we were supported by the critics in the united nations really estimating that it is an act of aggression. >> i think that clearly world opinion is on the side of the government in kiev. my question to you is, okay, it's a declaration of war by russia. let's accept that that is what those movement of russian troops over the border has been. now what? because if ukraine doesn't have the military forces to confront russia, who or what backs them off? >> first of all, we address to the guarantors of our security, territorial integrity the countri
russian ambassador could not explain the exact reason why they send the troops to ukraine. the pretext, he explain he expl absolutely shocking. because is to protect russian speaking population. couldn't imagine russians could protect any russian-speaking around the world, including here at united nations. in united states, in brooklyn. so it means that the explaining from russia's side absolutely unacceptable pretext which is not foreseen by the international laws. so that's why today the...
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the crisis is now deepening in the ukraine where the upper house of the russian parliament has approved president vladimir putin's request to authorize the use of force. this comes as the southern region of crimea increasing autonomy. now we're joined by phil ittner in moscow. phil, what more are we hearing on the diplomatic front? >> morgan, this whole crisis appears to have been kicked in to another level of intensity based on what happened on the russian parliament today. the russian dumema to approve the use of military force not in crimea specifically, but in ukraine. that puts everything in high gear. we are hearing that there will be an u.n. urgent meeting today in new york. the u.n. security council meeting probably in an hour. we have heard from the e.u. foreign ministers. they also will be holding an emergency meeting tomorrow in london the british foreign minister has made a statement saying that calls into question the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine potentially if military force is used. and calling the russian ambassador to britain to get an explanation of
the crisis is now deepening in the ukraine where the upper house of the russian parliament has approved president vladimir putin's request to authorize the use of force. this comes as the southern region of crimea increasing autonomy. now we're joined by phil ittner in moscow. phil, what more are we hearing on the diplomatic front? >> morgan, this whole crisis appears to have been kicked in to another level of intensity based on what happened on the russian parliament today. the russian...
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in ukraine he says there is also information of provocation being prepared against the russian black sea fleet which has been in place for many years based on agreements with ukraine. now while many western envoys within the security council defended ukraine's new government as a democratic and legitimate ambassador churkin questioned how the u.s. would react if radicals subjected a local official to a so-called kangaroo court an event that took place in ukraine not so long ago when administrative buildings were hit when the head of the municipality was drugged from kind of to pillar in the crowd to smoking them is this a democracy is this a normal political process would we see it in chicago for example. now depending on how the conflict in ukraine if it escalates or if it deepens if tensions continue rising we probably will see the security council meet once again to displace discuss this ongoing crisis now despite russia not deploying any additional troops in crimea many major media outlets are sounding the alarm over a full blown military intervention would have lines claiming th
in ukraine he says there is also information of provocation being prepared against the russian black sea fleet which has been in place for many years based on agreements with ukraine. now while many western envoys within the security council defended ukraine's new government as a democratic and legitimate ambassador churkin questioned how the u.s. would react if radicals subjected a local official to a so-called kangaroo court an event that took place in ukraine not so long ago when...
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he is deeply concerned by the reports that there have been russian military movements in the ukraine and that, of course, the u.s. stands with the ukrainian people. >> and the international community according to the president. at this point what we know right now that is according to sources inside ukraine, russian military helicopters and transport planes have entered that country. currently two of their main airports in crimea are now reportedly captured by russian armed forces at this point. >> we'll talk more about that coming up a little later on in the show. >>> now breaking news on the death of phillip seymour off man. the medical examiner just announced a toxic mix of drugs were found in his system including among them heroin, cocaine and amphetamines. ultimately the death was ruled an accident. hon ffmawas found dead in his new york city apartment with a syringe in his arm on february 2nd. >>> police now identified a teenager gunned down in d.c. jonathan adams was 17 years old, a student of beleau high found shot to death on halle terrace southeast just a few blocks from be
he is deeply concerned by the reports that there have been russian military movements in the ukraine and that, of course, the u.s. stands with the ukrainian people. >> and the international community according to the president. at this point what we know right now that is according to sources inside ukraine, russian military helicopters and transport planes have entered that country. currently two of their main airports in crimea are now reportedly captured by russian armed forces at this...
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, we reserve the right to go further into russian ukraine. he's really giving no evidence of that. i think what he's really saying is, i don't like the way things have gone in ukraine and if it continues to go this way, we may use further measures in order to make sure ukraine doesn't go in an anti-russian direction. >> i want to bring phil black into the conversation as well. you've been listening to this press conference, we'll call it. from the very beginning. what you really here is a steadfast vladimir putin also saying at one point that this is a humanitarian mission on the part of russia. what do you take from it all? >> absolutely not backing down. the other point to take that the actions from here are still quite open-ended. it may not be the end. despite that, it's difficult to quite understand why. he seems to be drawing a distinction between this and actual military action. he says that there hasn't been any need for that yet. without any clear understanding of how they can say the occupation is not yet actual military force. they
, we reserve the right to go further into russian ukraine. he's really giving no evidence of that. i think what he's really saying is, i don't like the way things have gone in ukraine and if it continues to go this way, we may use further measures in order to make sure ukraine doesn't go in an anti-russian direction. >> i want to bring phil black into the conversation as well. you've been listening to this press conference, we'll call it. from the very beginning. what you really here is a...
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. >> the family in ukraine describes the russian soldiers in the ukrainian territory. i don't feel safe for them because it's not - the russians should not interfere with ukraine. >> at the consulate and through the streets of new york city the protesters are chanting, "crimea is ukraine", they want the russian forces to deploy back to their base. >>> let's look at how the armies of ukraine and russia backs up. ukraine's army has 64,000, a fourth of the size of russia's - 285,000. ukraine has half as many tanks, 1,100 compared to russia's 2500. ukraine's air force 225 capable aircraft. a fourth the size of russia. >> ukraine's submarine count is lower, they have one, and russia 64. >> let's bring in a research associate at the massachusetts institute of technology. jim, when you hear the numbers, if you live in ukraine it's sobering. does ukraine have a viable option when it comes to using the military to defend against russia? >> they are up against it. you identified one area, on other areas as well, russia has a big advantage. when you look at military mancheste bal
. >> the family in ukraine describes the russian soldiers in the ukrainian territory. i don't feel safe for them because it's not - the russians should not interfere with ukraine. >> at the consulate and through the streets of new york city the protesters are chanting, "crimea is ukraine", they want the russian forces to deploy back to their base. >>> let's look at how the armies of ukraine and russia backs up. ukraine's army has 64,000, a fourth of the size of...
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the russian speaking population in twenty am and in other regions of ukraine demonstrators were holding russian flags and slogans urging support for crimea. among the demonstrators were volunteer with just come back from ukraine where they want to offer support. the kremlin meanwhile delivered a robust defence of russia back to the crimea same brush with youth sports in ukraine only as a last resort. most educated russians have come out against russian president but the report the decision to axe the crimean peninsula president would ever put in a given a theatrical hour long press coverage of the scalp and a cute the united states and european union of the beast instigating if not carrying out the fremont protecting key at that altitude wanted former president victory on a private in another development ukraine's be the flagship forget after the prosperous trade on tuesday having arrived in turkish territorial waters earlier in the day of enhancements like a is headed back to its home base of service will fall as tensions remain high in the crimean peninsula. the us next week. it's cur
the russian speaking population in twenty am and in other regions of ukraine demonstrators were holding russian flags and slogans urging support for crimea. among the demonstrators were volunteer with just come back from ukraine where they want to offer support. the kremlin meanwhile delivered a robust defence of russia back to the crimea same brush with youth sports in ukraine only as a last resort. most educated russians have come out against russian president but the report the decision to...
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dramatic developments in the last few hours that paved the way for possible russian troops in the ukraine. >> 911, what is your emergency? >> tale of the tape. 911 calls from the four days of george washington bridge gridlock. what effect does this have on the probe into members of chris christie's administration. >>> a frantic rescue caught on tape after an avalanche roars through a neighborhood. why is one person calling it incredible anyone came out alive. >>> and wasted. the shocking numbers behind a new study on how much food americans throw away. >>> hello, everyone, it's high noon here in the east, 9:00 a.m. out west. welcome to "weekends with alex witt." breaking news out of russia, where the russian parliament has approved vladimir putin's request to use troops in the crimea region of ukraine. putin says the move is needed to protect a russian military base there, as well as ethnic russians living in the region. let's go to nbc's jim maceda with the very latest on this. jim, let's get the latest. are we seeing something that could be another cold war brewing here between the u.s.
dramatic developments in the last few hours that paved the way for possible russian troops in the ukraine. >> 911, what is your emergency? >> tale of the tape. 911 calls from the four days of george washington bridge gridlock. what effect does this have on the probe into members of chris christie's administration. >>> a frantic rescue caught on tape after an avalanche roars through a neighborhood. why is one person calling it incredible anyone came out alive. >>>...
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ukraine's pro-russian president was ousted last week. >>> the acting president is warning russian troops to keep out of ukraine. so is the u.s. secretary of state. kerry says russian intervention would be a grave mistake. russia questioned the legitimacy of the new ukrainian leadership. ukrainian security forces are on high alert. >>> more breaking news from overnight. smoke in the cabin of a delta connection flight that landed in oakland, california. the plane made it to the jetway when about 80 people who flew from l.a. had to evacuate. >> leave all your belongings and get off this aircraft. we cannot breathe back here. go. >> flight attendants also opened the emergency exits, but no slides were deployed, and everyone deplaned normally. the investigation into what caused the smoke is under way. >>> more breaking news this morning, three people are dead in a plane crash in hawaii. small plane went down last night minutes after taking off from the lanai airport. the aircraft landed in an area of brush, caught fire one mile from the runway. its remote location made rescue difficult. three
ukraine's pro-russian president was ousted last week. >>> the acting president is warning russian troops to keep out of ukraine. so is the u.s. secretary of state. kerry says russian intervention would be a grave mistake. russia questioned the legitimacy of the new ukrainian leadership. ukrainian security forces are on high alert. >>> more breaking news from overnight. smoke in the cabin of a delta connection flight that landed in oakland, california. the plane made it to the...
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to russians in ukraine. has drawn a very sharp international response president obama said that moscow is breaching international law ring could end up rather isolated a kind of a joined in by condemning what it called putin's military intervention but those countries plus britain and france have decided to suspend preparations for the g eight summit in sochi the foreign policy chief weighed in deploring russia's potential use of force or britain's foreign secretary says there is no excuse for outside military. despite moscow still not having even decided on actually sending in troops guy nature to count as more and what was probably the strongest threat secretary kerry threatened to isolate russia economically and politically he threatened asset freezes and visa bans he said russia may not remain in the g eight there with threats and there was criticism take a listen. it's really nineteenth century behavior in the twenty first century and there is no way to start with you just don't invade another country o
to russians in ukraine. has drawn a very sharp international response president obama said that moscow is breaching international law ring could end up rather isolated a kind of a joined in by condemning what it called putin's military intervention but those countries plus britain and france have decided to suspend preparations for the g eight summit in sochi the foreign policy chief weighed in deploring russia's potential use of force or britain's foreign secretary says there is no excuse for...